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Legal: I don't own any part of GW. Please don't sue me, I am a poor college student who slaves away in a library to make a living.

Warnings: None for this one really, just the usual: Shounen-ai, some language.

"An Interesting Week, Part 3"

Wednesday: Trowa: The Circus

"The circus?"

"....."

"Yeah, Tro-man, but the *circus*?" Duo asked blandly. "You're there all the time. How about some freakin' variety around here man! I mean,--ACK!" Duo's head snapped back viciously as Heero stood calmly with his braid in his hand.

"Duo-" he warned.

"What, Heero? You'll kill me?" Duo finished for him.

Heero released his braid, and walked away.

Duo knew Wufei wouldn't be overly thrilled with going to the circus. Duo knew he could enjoy himself here, he was just surprised Trowa didn't want to try something new. Then again, Heero didn't exactly break any grounds with his idea, either. Duo sighed and prepared to leave.

Trowa had to get into costume since he was performing that night, so after saying a hurried hello to Catherine, the five pilots split up. They wandered around until it was show time.

Duo peeked his head in Trowa's dressing area, intending to wish Trowa good luck, when he came upon Quatre sitting in Trowa's lap at the dressing table, kissing him gently. Trowa was holding his mask in one hand, and his other arm was snaked around Quatre's middle.

Duo, used to this love scene by now, quietly made his exit. The sight of Trowa in his clown outfit almost made Duo burst into laughter as soon as he got outside.

"Those two never give up" he smiled to himself.

Meanwhile...

"This is hell." Chang Wufei grumbled to himself. Children were running around, screaming, crying, and making a mess. The parents were sometimes just as loud as the children.

"This must be my penance for the library trip." He was poking around when Duo grabbed him from behind.

"Wu-man!" he exclaimed breathlessly.

"Maxwell!" he shrieked.

Duo was holding a tub of popcorn in one hand, and a balloon in the other. It was one of those shiny helium balloons in the shape of a teddy bear. Some of his popcorn had spilled on Wufei, and he brushed it off of him.

"Like the balloon? It's for Heero," he whispered gleefully.

Wufei stared at the glowing pilot incredulously. Did he really think Heero would appreciate the gift? Wufei wrinkled his nose. It was a cute balloon, if you go for that sort of thing.

"Duo. Give up on him. He cares for no one-not even himself."

Duo just smiled softly, as he saw Heero walking towards them. At that point, Heero had already had enough circus. He just didn't see the attraction.

"Hee-chan!"

Heero groaned silently as that childish voice rang out.

"Hee-chan! I want some cotton candy! Let's go get some! Have you ever had it before? It's really good!" Duo never knew what to expect from Heero. While many people have had cotton candy in their lives, he probably did not. "I got you something! This is for you!" Duo's eyes sparkled. He thrust the balloon at Heero, who stared at it blankly.

"For you!"

Heero stared, unmoving.

"A...balloon."

Nothing.

Duo's smile faded. He looked at the ground, scuffing his shoes in the dirt. "You're right. I guess it is a little childish." Duo whispered, crestfallen, and walked away. He slowly released the teddy bear balloon, and let the sky carry it away.

Heero started to follow Duo, but caught Wufei frowning at him disapprovingly. He glared in return, and disappeared.

The show was superb. Trowa and Catherine were wonderful, as usual. Quatre was giggling happily and clapping for his love. Even Wufei managed to smile a bit. Duo watched Quatre, more than a little jealous. 'Must be hard for the sex maniacs to be separated for two hours' he thought bitterly.

Duo watched the show glumly, still reeling from Heero's behavior earlier. 'Ah, well, Wufei did warn you'.

After the show had ended, the boys were ready to leave.

"Where's Heero?" asked Quatre.

Wufei snorted.

Trowa threw him a glance, but said, "He was at the show, right?"

"I'm here." a quiet voice spoke up.

Heero walked up to Duo slowly, cotton candy in hand. "For you."

Duo's eyes widened, and he tenderly accepted Heero's gift. "Have you ever had this before?"

"No."

"Good. We'll share it on the way home, ok Hee-chan?" Duo's eyes sparkled warmly, and Heero managed a faint smile.

"Ok."

And they did.

End.

Ok, so part four is coming up, and that is Quatre's day. I hope you enjoyed this little vignette, and I'll try to get part 4 up real soon. I still have one more 10 page paper to write by Thursday (sweatdrop) so I'll try hard!!! I'm a good English major, really I am!!

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